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Huntsville VA clinic expansion brings more care closer to home, but veterans say gaps remain

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A recent expansion of the Huntsville VA specialty clinic is giving North Alabama veterans access to more care close to home. But some say long drives and waits for appointments remain barriers to treatment. The clinic added cardiology, urology and chemotherapy infusions earlier this year. VA...

Huntsville, AL · 3d

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Huntsville Hospital climbs to No. 1 in Alabama in Newsweek ranking

Huntsville Hospital ranked No. 1 in Alabama in Newsweek’s America’s Best-in-State Hospitals 2027 list, up from No. 5 in the previous edition, according to Huntsville Hospital Health System. The health […] The post Huntsville Hospital climbs to No. 1 in Alabama in Newsweek ranking appeared first on 256 Today .

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Huntsville-area voters say rural hospital trouble would hit home, new poll finds

Huntsville is the regional hub that rural North Alabama patients are sent to, and a new poll suggests voters in the Huntsville-area congressional district know it. They worry that trouble […] The post Huntsville-area voters say rural hospital trouble would hit home, new poll finds appeared first on 256 Today .

Huntsville, AL · 2d

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New Alexandria Surgery Center Brings Robotic Knee and Computer-Assisted Hip Procedures to CenLa

A new surgery center built specifically for orthopedic and pain-management patients has opened its doors in Alexandria, and it's already treating people. Mid State Surgical Center celebrated its grand opening on November 5 and has begun seeing patients, offering robotic-assisted knee surgery and computer-assisted hip surgery that organizers say bring advanced orthopedic technology close to home for patients across Central Louisiana.

Montgomery, AL · 3d

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Huntsville Hospital breaks ground on Hampton Cove emergency department

$30 million facility is one of two freestanding ERs meant to bring emergency care closer to growing neighborhoods. Residents of Hampton Cove and Owens Cross Roads will no longer have to travel around Monte Sano Mountain into downtown Huntsville for emergency care once Huntsville Hospital’s newest project is finished.

Huntsville, AL · 3d

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Financial advisor: Form can reduce Medicare surcharges after life-changing events

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Higher-income taxpayers facing Medicare Part B surcharges may be able to reduce or eliminate them by reporting a life-changing event. Financial advisor Marshall Clay of The Welch Group said many people aren’t filing the form that makes this possible. The life-changing events form. Clay said...

Huntsville, AL · 4d

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UAB expands rural physician training with new Marshall Family Medicine Residency in Boaz

The new UAB Marshall Family Medicine Residency will be based in Boaz, AL at Marshall Medical Center SouthA new family medicine residency program is set to strengthen physician training and expand access to care in North Alabama. The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education has approved the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Family and […] The post UAB expands rural physician training with new Marshall Family Medicine Residency in Boaz appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Boaz, AL · 2d

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Green a 2026 Star of Life

AUDERDALE — When Abbie Green was a teenager, an EMS clinician recognized she needed support and took the time to listen. That encounter helped shape her decision to enter emergency medical services. Today, Green is helping prepare new EMTs and supporting the clinicians who care for patients throughout Lauderdale County.

Lauderdale County, AL · 4d

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Cullman proposes $2,500 fines, new restrictions around drinking water lakes

CULLMAN, Ala. (WBMA) — Property owners living near Cullman's drinking water reservoirs could face new restrictions on construction, landscaping and shoreline activities under a proposed city ordinance that also calls for fines of at least $2,500 for violations. The Cullman City Council is scheduled to consider the first reading...

Cullman, AL · 6d

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Singing River Surgery Center open for business

Singing River Surgery Center is expanding access to specialized, same-day surgical care for patients across the Shoals through a partnership with Helen Keller Hospital, SCA Health and local physician owners. The ambulatory surgery center opened July 6 on the Helen Keller Hospital campus in Tuscumbia. The partners celebrated its opening...

Tuscumbia, AL · 9d

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UAB Breaks Ground on Decatur Dental Clinic to Tackle Alabama's Rural Care Gap

UAB has broken ground on a new community dentistry clinic in Decatur, a freestanding facility planned for Decatur Morgan Hospital's Parkway Campus that aims to chip away at Alabama's widening rural dental care shortage. The clinic, to be built on Beltline Road SW, will be staffed by School of Dentistry faculty, residents and students once it opens.

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Huntsville Hospital breaks ground on new emergency department

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville Hospital leaders broke ground on a new emergency department in the Hampton Cove community, the latest expansion of the hospital’s services across the county. The emergency department is located off Highway 431. It will provide 24/7 care to patients in Hampton Cove, Owens Cross...

Huntsville, AL · 10d

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Singing River Surgery Center offers same-day surgery in Tuscumbia

Shoals residents can receive same-day surgical care at Singing River Surgery Center, which offers procedures ranging from orthopedic surgery to eye care. The center opened July 6 on the Helen […] The post Singing River Surgery Center offers same-day surgery in Tuscumbia appeared first on 256 Today .

Tuscumbia, AL · 11d

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Huntsville-area voters say rural hospital trouble would hit home, new poll finds

Huntsville, AL · 12d

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UAB breaks ground on Decatur dentistry clinic

Officials met in Decatur today to start moving dirt on a new clinic to help keep resident's teeth healthy.

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New UAB Dental Clinic Targets North Alabama’s Care Shortage

DECATUR — North Alabama families facing limited dental care options could gain a new treatment destination as the University of Alabama at Birmingham develops a community clinic designed to address the region’s shortage of providers. UAB announced Nov. 2 that its School of Dentistry has broken ground on...

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UAB Breaks Ground on New Decatur Dental Clinic | Nov. 2, 2026 | News 19 at 5 p.m.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is establishing a new 7,200-square-foot dentistry clinic in Decatur. This facility will expand access to comprehensive dental services, including emergency care, across North Alabama, while providing hands-on training for UAB dental students and residents.

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Groundbreaking Held for $30M Freestanding Emergency Department in North Huntsville, Alabama

Robins & Morton joined Huntsville Hospital Health System on Oct. 21 to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new $30-million North Huntsville Freestanding Emergency Department. The project represents the largest healthcare investment ever made in North Huntsville, Alabama. The new facility will provide 24/7 emergency care for families in North Huntsville...

Huntsville, AL · 15d

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Cullman Regional to use $2.5 million in federal funding for surgical robot

CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Regional Medical Center will use $2.5 million in federal funding to purchase a surgical robot for its operating room, the hospital and U.S. Sen. Katie Britt’s office announced. The funding was included in the fiscal 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related...

Cullman, AL · 16d

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